GRE Word List

ENIGMA

something hard to understand or explain

The meaning of the word enigma is something hard to understand or explain.

Random words

WordMeaning
eddya current of water or air running contrary to the main current
besmirchto cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully
minatoryhaving a menacing quality
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
ennuia feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction : boredom
tepidmoderately warm : lukewarm
recidivisma tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior
retrieveto locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)
wistfulfull of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy
untenablenot able to be defended